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September 4, 2025

Standing Together Against Modern Slavery

On Friday 10 October 2025, the Rotary Club of Norwich St Edmund will host a Modern Slavery Conference at the Salvation Army Citadel, Norwich. Running from […]
August 27, 2025

Parishioners Invited to Share Local Social Action

Through notices in their parish newsletters, parishioners in the deaneries of Bury St Edmunds and Peterborough are being invited to share details of their local charitable […]
August 8, 2025

Celebrate the Season of Creation as Pilgrims of Hope

CAFOD in East Anglia and Sawston Live Simply group invite you to join us on Saturday 6 September 2025 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church 135 […]
July 24, 2025

West Norfolk Catenians Raise Over £1,000

The West Norfolk Circle No. 231 of the Catholic Catenian Association has proudly announced the success of their President’s Charity for 2024–2025, raising an impressive £1,005 […]
July 2, 2025

Thetford Parishioner Resumes Cycle to Lourdes

A Thetford parishioner is proving that perseverance and faith can overcome even the most daunting setbacks. Simon John, aged 79, is resuming his remarkable pilgrimage cycle […]
June 27, 2025

Twenty Years of Care Home Ministry in Wisbech

This year marks a remarkable milestone in ecumenical ministry in Wisbech as Churches Together celebrates twenty years of faithful service to the town’s care homes. It […]
June 23, 2025

When Seafarers Need a Good Samaritan

Across the Diocese of East Anglia, we are called to be the hands and heart of Christ in our world. As we prepare to mark Sea […]
June 2, 2025

Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2025: 2-8 June

Did you know that an incredible 14.2 million people in the UK formally volunteer at least once a month? Volunteers’ Week has been celebrated across the […]
April 30, 2025

Young People United in Solidarity with the Homeless

Giorgia & Eleonora from St. Luke’s Parish youth group talk about an eye-opening experience they had supporting the homeless in Peterborough. An inspiring talk from Steven […]
April 29, 2025

Catholic Families Urged to Share Their Voices

Catholic families across East Anglia and beyond are being encouraged to share their experiences of the two-child benefit cap and the broader challenges posed by the […]
April 7, 2025

Jubilee Mass of the Sick and Healthcare Workers

St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich was filled with reverence and compassion on Saturday 5 April as Bishop Peter Collins celebrated the Jubilee Mass of […]
April 4, 2025

SOS Bus: A Lifeline in Newmarket

John Borda, Chair of the SOS Bus CIO and a parishioner at Our Lady Immaculate and St Etheldreda, Newmarket, has been at the heart of a […]
April 2, 2025

Sisters of St Louis Wellbeing Hub Opened

On Friday 21 March 2025, the St Louis Academy community in Newmarket warmly welcomed Bishop Emeritus Alan Hopes to celebrate a special Mass, followed by the […]
April 1, 2025

Sacred Heart Hosts Life-Saving Defibrillator Training

Parishioners at Sacred Heart Church in North Walsham, along with local hall users and Christians from neighbouring churches, were recently given the opportunity to gain vital […]
March 28, 2025

Recent Updates on Modern Slavery in East Anglia

Modern slavery in Britain is a growing crisis, with record numbers of victims identified in 2024, including many British nationals and children, prompting urgent awareness efforts […]